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Calendar Updates
4/6/2010 8:45:06 PM
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New dates to place on your pageant calendar.
Connecticut Talent Jamboree May 1st Contestant Talent Timing and Paperwork Submission May 8th Pageant School May 15th |
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2010 Talent Jamboree
4/6/2010 7:41:36 PM
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  Don't miss out this years Connecticut Talent Jamboree is going to be jam packed with lots of entertainment and fun. Registration information to follow. Tickets will be available at the door.Saturday, May 1, 2010Walter Daryanowski Elementary SchoolMain St. Southington, CTAll proceeds benefit the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Foundation a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization Information about Pageant School to follow! |
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Westbury's Outstanding Teen 2009 - American Idol Top-24
2/20/2010 11:19:02 AM
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Katie Steven's Westbury's Outstanding Teen 2009 makes
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Happy New Year
1/1/2010 9:56:40 PM
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 So here we are! 2010 Happy New Year! Happy New Year to the Miss Connecticut pageant family. To our Board of Directors, Local Ex. Directors, Business Managers, Miss and Outstanding Teens, Rising Stars and Diamonds may this year be the best ever! I hope you're blessed with good health, kind friends, loving family and love and laughter. It helps to make the world a better place. To our Miss Connecticut 2009 Sharalynn Kuziak may the year 2010 be the year our beautiful state is recognized again at Miss America! We are certainly proud of your efforts for the state and look forward to your competition in Las Vegas. Yes you can! I also like to wish a wonderful New Year to a young women who represented our state so well at the Outstanding Teen program in Orlando. Acacia have a wonderful New Year as you complete your year of service. Again, Happy New Year to all! It's gong to be fabulous! Luis Pabon, Executive Director / Executive Producer |
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Miss Connecticut's Send-Off
12/17/2009 6:32:32 PM
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New Diamond Director Announced
11/5/2009 8:01:29 PM
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Luis Pabon, Executive Director of the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Nakiya Davis Troth as Director of the Connecticut Diamond program. Nakiya is looking forward in continuing the development of our mentoring program of young children in the Miss America system. She brings to the program her knowledge and experience competing in the Miss program as a former Miss Bristol. As well as serving as the Business Manager of Miss Hartford County / Rocky Hill locals, and being the mother of Peyton Troth, Ct's first Diamond Chip, all which will help her to bring a new unique outlook to the program. Any young women desiring additional information for our Diamond Program can contact Nakiya directly at kia7781@yahoo.com We wish her all the best as she helps to mold the young women who are the future of the Miss Connecticut Scholarship program. |
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Miss Connecticut Board of Directors Elect Officers for 2010
10/19/2009 4:01:44 PM
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The Miss Connecticut Board of Directors is pleased to announce the following:At its annual meeting on Sunday, Oct. 18, Lisa Huston was elected president to the Miss Connecticut Board of Directors. She replaces Jaine Truex LeFebvre, who chose not to run again. Phil Pelosi and Greg Champagne were elected as co-vice presidents. Ann DeMatteo remains as secretary and Mac Mackay was re-elected as treasurer. Three new board members were elected to three-year terms: Erin Wilbur Bennedum, John D. Snow and Michael Little. Also re-elected to a three-year term was Phil Pelosi. The board thanked Jaine and Assistant Treasurer Raj K. Dansinghani for service to the baord. Raj also decided not to run again. The board also ratified the appointments of the following: Luis Pabon, executive producer; Berkley Little, producer; state judges' chair, Greg Champagne; local judges' coordinator, Maria Druan; Stanley Boyes, diirector of fiield operations; field directors, Lisa Little, Janette Scott, Bonnie Gagnon; contestant recruitment chairs, Ann DeMatteo and Erin Bennedum. |
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MAOT Acacia Courtney's Pageant Day 2
8/13/2009 6:19:52 PM
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Here are some shots from last nights competition - Evening Wear    
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Class of 2009
7/23/2009 5:42:57 PM
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Miss Connecticut & Connecticut's Outstanding Teen Class of 2009 outside the host hotel - Radisson of New London Photo: Roger Picard |
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Miss America to Make Special Announcement Tomorrow
4/21/2009 4:22:15 PM
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TUNE IN ALERT
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam To Make a Special MAO Announcement on FOX News Channel's Fox & Friends  Tomorrow, April 22 between 6:30 - 9 a.m. EST* Tune in to Fox & Friends on the Fox News Channel tomorrow, April 22 between 6:30 - 9 a.m. EST* to watch as Miss America 2009 Katie Stam is interviewed by Fox & Friends co-host and Miss America 1989 Gretchen Carlson. Katie will be interviewed about her involvement with the NYC kickoff of Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup. The kickoff is an Earth Day rally to celebrate the second anniversary of the “Keep New York City Beautiful Coalition,” an affiliate of the national organization, and will rally city residents around the “Green Starts Here” platform, as part of the national Great American Cleanup campaign. As part of the rally program, Katie will perform "America the Beautiful." In addition to speaking about her participation with Keep America Beautiful, Katie will also be making a very special announcement, which you do not want to miss! Be sure to tune-in to watch Katie's interview before the rally and hear some exciting news!! *Please check your local listings # # #
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2009 Miss Connecticut Contestants Visit Connecticut's Childrens Hospital
4/12/2009 6:09:34 PM
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 The 2009 Miss Connecticut contestants recently visited Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford to meet with Scott Organek, Corporate Relations Officer for the CCMC Foundation. They discussed Miss America's partnership with the Childrens Miracle Network, had a tour of the hospital, and learned how their fundraising efforts benefit the treatment and quality of life of the children who are treated there. |
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2009 Connecticut Talent Jamboree
4/8/2009 7:02:48 PM
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Don't miss out this years Connecticut Talent Jamboree is going to be jam packed with lots of entertainment and fun. We've reached capacity and can no longer accept any acts. Tickets will be available at the door.Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.Walter Daryanowski Elementary SchoolMain St. Southington, CTAll proceeds benefit the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Foundation a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization |
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2009 Pageant School
3/31/2009 7:23:50 PM
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 The annual Miss Connecticut Pageant School ’09 is scheduled this year for Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Walter Derynowski Elementary School in Southington, CT.
This event is a must do for all Misses, Outstanding Teens as well as any future contestants and is open to any state in New England. There will be lots of helpful workshops with ideas shared that include: Interview Preparation; Make-up for Daytime-Evening & Stage; Talent Preparation; Hair – How To’s!; Swimsuit & Evening Wear Modeling (Walking Patterns); Fitness – Total ABS Blast, Pilates, Corework – Feel Stronger and Ready for Swimsuit or Teen Sportswear; and More! Special Guest for the day will be Penny Pearlman author of “Pretty Smart: Lessons From Our Miss Americas” and Susanna Marchese of Phit Pilates Studios in Hartford. Last years event was very successful and was attended by over forty people. We are looking forward for another exciting workshop for you to hear about the latest in the pageant world Register Now! Pageant School includes exciting workshops, informative seminars and a bag lunch with drink and dessert. The fee is $40 in advance. Door registration is $50 (No lunch included) Pageant School benefits the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization. Return completed form below and fee to: MCSC, Luis Pabon, Executive Director, P.O. Box 124, Taftville, CT 06380 Name:
Title (If any) Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: E-Mail: Tele Number: For More Information: Email luispabon-edmcspi@snet.net or call 860-889-5174 between 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
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2009 Pageant School
3/14/2009 3:34:06 PM
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The annual Miss Connecticut Pageant School ’09 is scheduled this year for Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Walter Derynowski Elementary School in Southington, CT.
This event is a must do for all Misses, Outstanding Teens as well as any future contestants and is open to any state in New England. There will be lots of helpful workshops with ideas shared that include: Interview Preparation; Make-up for Daytime-Evening & Stage; Talent Preparation; Hair – How To’s!; Swimsuit & Evening Wear Modeling (Walking Patterns); Fitness – Total ABS Blast, Pilates, Corework – Feel Stronger and Ready for Swimsuit or Teen Sportswear; and More! Special Guest for the day will be Penny Pearlman author of “Pretty Smart: Lessons From Our Miss Americas” and Susanna Marchese of Phit Pilates Studios in Hartford. Last years event was very successful and was attended by over forty people. We are looking forward for another exciting workshop for you to hear about the latest in the pageant world Register Now! Pageant School includes exciting workshops, informative seminars and a bag lunch with drink and dessert. The fee is $40 in advance. Door registration is $50 (No lunch included) Pageant School benefits the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization. Return completed form below and fee to: MCSC, Luis Pabon, Executive Director, P.O. Box 124, Taftville, CT 06380 Name:
Title (If any) Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: E-Mail: Tele Number: For More Information: Email luispabon-edmcspi@snet.net or call 860-889-5174 between 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
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Miss America Promotes National Pancake Day
2/23/2009 4:37:37 PM
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Miss America '09 Katie Stam & Miss Connecticut '09 Ashley Glenn
Promote IHOP National Pancake Day Join Miss America 2009 Katie Stam in celebrating National Pancake Day, on Tuesday, February 24th between 7:00am and 10:00pm. Enjoy a free short stack of IHOP's famous buttermilk pancakes and while there, make a donation to the Children's Miracle Network (CMN). As the official spokesperson for National Pancake Day and the Goodwill Ambassador to the CMN, Katie will be at a Los Angeles IHOP, flipping pancakes and encouraging IHOP patrons to make donations that will help children with life-threatening illnesses. In 2008, IHOP raised more than $875,000 for Children's Miracle Network hospitals throughout the country. This year, they hope to raise $1 million. Be part of the celebration and help make miracles for the over 17 million children that visit CMN hospitals each year. Click here to find out more information on National Pancake Day, Children's Miracle Network and IHOP locations near you. In addition to her appearance at an IHOP in Los Angeles, Katie will be appearing on several national television shows to promote National Pancake Day:  Access Hollywood - Monday, February 23 @ 7:30 p.m. EST*  EXTRA - Tuesday, February 24 - Segment will be immediately posted online in the morning. Will air nationally later this week. *Please check your local listings. All airings are subject to change. |
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Field Directors Host Local Pageant Seminar
2/22/2009 2:07:35 PM
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Connecticut Field Operations Local Pageants Meeting   Director of Field Operations Stan Boyes and Executive Director Luis Pabon hosted a luncheon meeting at the First Baptist Church in Norwich, CT on Saturday February 21st with the 2009 Miss Connecticut Local Pageants Executive Directors and Business Managers. The locals received the latest pageant information made available from the Miss America Organization along with tips on how to improve their productions, upcoming events on the Miss Connecticut pageant calendar and an open forum for the attendees to share their successes and strategies that have worked for them. In addition newly appointed Pageant Producer Berkley Little shared some of what is in store for the contestants at this years pageant finals at the Garde Arts Center in New London the week of June 21 - 28th. Lunch was provided by Stan and Luis and plans are to hold semi-annual meeting for the Locals around the state moving forward. |
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MAOTeens advance on American Idol
2/12/2009 6:07:37 PM
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FORMER CONTESTANTS FOR MISS AMERICA'S OUTSTANDING TEEN MAKE IT TO THE TOP 36 ON AMERICAN IDOLTwo former state titleholders continue on in their quest
to become the American Idol   Orlando, FL-- February 12, 2009- The Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization announced today that two of their former contestants have made it to the next round on American Idol. Arianna Afsar, 17, was Miss California's Outstanding Teen 2005 and Jasmine Murray, 17, was Miss Mississippi's Outstanding Teen 2007. Afsar originally auditioned in Phoenix, AZ and Murray auditioned in Jacksonville, FL. Afsar was the first runner-up to Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2006 and started a mentoring program called “Adopt a Grandparent.” Murray was a top 10 finalist and has received recognition for her outstanding community service with the U.S. Dream Academy. Both girls received scholarship money for their achievements. Miss America's Outstanding Teen, the “little sister” to the Miss America Organization, is a scholarship-based program offering accomplished teens the opportunity to be awarded funds for college. The program promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America's teens. In the past four years, the organization has made available more than $3 million in college scholarships. "Jasmine and Arianna are two perfect examples of what this country needs as the next America Idol. They are both academic leaders, community activists, and dedicated volunteers,” said Kim Parrish, president of MAOT. “They are well-rounded teens and would set a shining example for other teens to follow. MAOT is proud of these two former contestants." Both girls will continue on in the competition which can be seen nationally on FOX on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST For more information about MAOT, please visit www.MAOTeen.org Press Contact: Allison Kreiger Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization Director of Communications 321.231.0791 Allison@MAOTeen.org # # #
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5 Crown Weekend
2/2/2009 8:16:39 PM
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Miss Connecticut 2008 Ashley Glenn, Miss North Haven 09 Gretchen Hahn, Miss Greater Hamden 09 Candice Dodge, Miss North Haven 08 Morgan Amarone Hamden's Outstanding Teen 09 Alyssa Anderson & North Haven's Outstanding Teen Haylee Rochler The Miss Greater Hamden and North Haven Pageants were held on Saturday, January 31st at the Miller Library Auditorium in Hamden. The pageant was hosted by Miss Connecticut 2004 Nikki Palmieri and Antonio Peronace
Selected Miss Greater Hamden 2009 was Candice Dodge and Greater Hamden's Outstanding Teen was Alyssa Anderson. Crowned Miss North Haven 2009 was Gretchen Hahn and North Haven's Outstanding Teen was Haylee Rochler.
Congratulations to the Miss Greater Hamden and North Haven Pageant Committee for an outstanding production enjoyed by all.
 Rose of New England's Outstanding Teen 2009 Taylor Jannett The Rose of New England's Outstanding Teen pageant was held on Sunday, February 1st at the Donald L. Oat Theater in Norwich. The pageant was hosted by Miss Rose of New England 2008 Marissa Ranalli and 2009 New London County's Outstanding Teen Nancy Riviera. Selected as Rose Of New England's Outstanding Teen for 2009 was Taylor Jennett. |
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MAO 3rd Night of Preliminary
1/23/2009 7:37:08 PM
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Talent Competition NightAshley competed in her final on-stage competition this evening. Dancing to "Gold" she gave a performance that was filled with feeling and graceful leaps across the stage.  Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2008 Rachael Ramonas was featured in a production number this evening on the Miss America stage with 41 of her fellow competitors from the Miss America Outstanding Teen pageant held last August. Tomorrow all 42 of the young ladies will be signing autographs at the Miss America Trade Show.
 Also on Friday evening Ashley will attend the "Night of Dreams" gala for CMN hosted by Marie Osmand and Miss America Susan Powell. A festive evening of food, entertainment, dancing and fun. More photo on the Image Gallery |
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Miss America 2nd Preliminary
1/22/2009 10:31:34 AM
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Second night of PreliminariesAshley competed in Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit and Eveningwear today. She looked spectacular and although she did not win Swimsuit we and the people around us all felt that she should have.  Preliminary Swimsuit Competition for the Mu Group  Eveningwear Competition Ashley looked beautiful! She floated across the stage with charm and grace. Elegant. We were joined by more family and friends at visitation. Connecticut's Outstanding Teen Rachael Ramonas and her mother Denise flew in today. She's thankful for all the cards, calls and text messages she has received from back home.
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